What to do about shingles nerve edema

Herpes zoster neuroedema is mainly treated with medication, including antiviral medication, pain medication, and glucocorticoid medication. 1. Antiviral drugs: Herpes zoster is caused by varicella zoster virus infection, mainly will appear nerve and skin symptoms, can be treated with antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, vasiclovir, famciclovir and so on, also can choose bromovudine. 2. Pain medication: Herpes zoster nerve edema can cause pain, which can be relieved by pain medication, such as acetaminophen and tramadol for mild pain, morphine and oxycodone for moderate and severe pain, and medication for neuropathic pain, such as gabapentin and pregabalin. 3. Glucocorticoid drugs: the presence of neurologic edema in herpes zoster indicates that the condition is serious, and glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone and dexamethasone can be used as appropriate to shorten the course of the disease. Herpes zoster is contagious, should pay attention to avoid infecting others, the above medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.